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The city-states of Mogadishu, Mombasa, Kilwa, and Zanzibar emerged along the East African coast due to their strategic locations for maritime trade. Positioned along the Indian Ocean trade routes, these cities facilitated commerce between Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, exchanging goods such as gold, ivory, and spices. Their wealth and influence grew as they developed unique cultural identities, blending African, Arab, and Persian influences. This vibrant trade network ultimately contributed to the prosperity and significance of these city-states in the region.
Trade was foundational to the growth of cities because it
They force-captured other Africans (using European traded guns) and traded them for goods with Europeans. They gained power by doing this because they had goods, money, and fear from other African states.
The location of the city-states of Kano and Katsina along the trade route connecting West African states with the Mediterranean facilitated significant economic and cultural exchange. These cities became vital commercial hubs, attracting traders and fostering the growth of industries such as weaving and leather production. This interaction also led to the spread of Islam and advanced knowledge in areas like mathematics and astronomy, enriching the local culture and contributing to the region's historical prominence.
West African coastal cities were used by the West African States to sell captured African slaves to the Ships calling to take them to America. They grew very rich and prosperous on this trade.
West African coastal cities were used by the West African States to sell captured African slaves to the Ships calling to take them to America. They grew very rich and prosperous on this trade.
People built their cities near the trade routes to have an easier trading system. It prevented people from walking very far to get to the trade route.
Trade helped cities and states because they would trade stuff they had with stuff they didn't
The african city states has developed trade
The african city states has developed trade
The african city states has developed trade
Brought the African to United States
💩trade👌
african states became too weak to resist the slave trade
African Port Cities grew in importance
building walls around their cities.